Harriet works as a People Engagement Partner in the People Team at the University of Central Lancashire.
Meet Harriet
Harriet applied to UCLan after working in Human Resources for 10 years.
“Applying to UCLan I didn’t feel quite ready to entrust my protected characteristic, feeling attached to the stigma and wondering how this information could be used against me or to judge my capabilities I left the disability disclosure box blank."
"After being appointed to the People Engagement Partner role I had an initial meeting with my line manager. During this first conversation I felt comfortable enough to share my mental health condition and the impact of this on my daily life and at work. I explained, even though I had worked in Human Resources for 10 years, I didn’t know what happened with the protected characteristic disclosure information and felt this would affect my application."
![Harriet Tyler](/image-library/content/work-here/harriet-tyler.x2f93978f.jpg?f=webp&q=75&w=740)
"My line manager reassured that they would not be made aware of the disclosure and I was appointed to the role on merit. They were keen to understand how my disability impacted me, what support or reasonable adjustments could be offered and how best to make a forward plan.
I am glad I shared my disability with my line manager because taking a person centred approach to create a personalised work plan supported my disability and has enhanced my performance.”